Safety Components

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SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Under Body Protection Engine and Transmission/Transfer case The under body protection covers are mounted to the frame. There are four protection covers;

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Fuel Tank Cover SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Under Body Protection They all protect the components during extreme operation. In off road conditions these (skid plate) covers will provide some protection to the enclosed components from damage. These covers do not effect the operation of the vehicle. Rear Shock Absorber Cover

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Stopping distance involves Reaction time, Perception time and Braking distance. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That's perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That's reaction time. The amount of distance that you travel before coming to a stop is Braking distance Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second, but that's only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Your age, physical condition,mental alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h travels 20 metres before the brakes are applied. That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is very important. Braking System SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS

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Of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it's pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. Saving money. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Braking System

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. Contrary to popular believe ABS does not stop faster, it only allows you to steer the vehicle without looking up all four brakes. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. Read your operators manual to fully understand the intricacies of the ABS.

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Let's say the road is wet and you're driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here's what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal and it always never decreases stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

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Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Spare Tire and Tire Modifications The Kelsey Hayes ABS system is designed to recognize wheel speed and use this to modify braking. Always use the approved tire size and load rating as this can cause ABS failure. If the tires need to be changed to alternate sizes due to vehicle use there is a TIRE SIZE RECALIBRATION procedure that must be followed. This involves reprogramming the ABS control module to accept the new tire size. By doing so, ABS function will not be altered from the original design and braking performance will not change. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

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Your vehicle is equipped with air bags, one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of a frontal collision. To do this, these air bags must inflate very quickly and comply with federal regulations. Air Bag Systems SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS When doing your inspection look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

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The frontal SIR system consists of the following components: AIR BAG indicator located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) Driver and passenger knee bolsters Inflatable restraint electronic frontal sensor (EFS) Inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor Inflatable restraint IP module Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) Inflatable restraint steering wheel module Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil Inflatable restraint wiring harnesses Steering wheel and Air Bag Systems SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Frontal SIR (Supplementary Inflatable Restraint) Description

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don't replace them. Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They aren't designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or not there's an air bag for that person. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Air Bag Systems Caution Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Caution

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Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the parts of this manual called "Older Children" and "Infants and Young Children." SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Air Bag Systems Caution There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem and if the system is working.

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When Should an Air Bag Inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level." In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts. The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. Single Stage Air Bags Your vehicle has frontal single stage air bags. For severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Air Bag Systems

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If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front-end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Transport/Maintenance personnel before you modify your vehicle. SYSTEM CONTROLS & COMPONENTS Air Bag Systems Caution!! Caution!!

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